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About

Deptford ward sits along the south bank of the Thames, centred on the historic Creek and its confluence with the river. The area is defined by its working maritime history, visible in the surviving dock infrastructure and converted warehouses. Deptford High Street forms a central retail corridor with a longstanding street market. The area contains a significant amount of social housing alongside newer residential developments.

The ward is home to the former Royal Dockyard site, with the Grade I listed Master Shipwright's House and the remains of Tudor storehouses. Educational institutions like the University of Greenwich and Trinity Laban Conservatoire occupy several repurposed historic buildings. Transport connections are provided by the Docklands Light Railway and National Rail services, linking the area directly to the City.

Area overview

On average Deptford has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 44.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Deptford is £59,400 per year. There are 6 schools in Deptford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Deptford is home to around 17,002 people, with a population density of about 13,253.8 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.8%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Deptford Population
17,002
Population density
13,253.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.11(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.17(+50%)
Theft from the person
15.41(+64%)
Other theft
15.06(+32%)
Drugs
14.06(+127%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,338
25.51%
African
3,587
21.1%
Other White
2,056
12.09%
Caribbean
1,568
9.22%
Other Asian
928
5.46%
Total population: 17,002

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,959
49.23%
No qualifications
2,151
15.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,942
13.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,230
8.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,002
7.09%
Total 16+ residents: 14,137

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,021
28.48%
Social rents from council
1,961
27.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,223
17.23%
Other social rented
1,144
16.12%
Owns outright
469
6.61%
Total households: 7,097

Property prices in Deptford

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£620
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£335K – £500K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £620 per square foot) in Deptford area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deptford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£660,000£547
Terraced19£576,500£770
Semi-Detached3£562,500£706
Flats82£371,250£600

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Deptford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deptford.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£320,500£450,000
2017£350,000£547,500
2018£407,500£493,750
2019£420,000£480,000
2020£427,475£525,000
2021£390,000£537,500
2022£423,500£610,000
2023£392,500£598,750
2024£336,500£595,750
2025£381,000£512,500
2026£350,000£586,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deptford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deptford.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£607£575
2017£624£552
2018£567£518
2019£647£628
2020£681£668
2021£627£583
2022£644£604
2023£632£589
2024£603£677
2025£615£770
2026£593£682
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deptford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Deptford in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Deptford ward.

Local councillors

Daniel Jenkins

Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Hau-Yu Tam

Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Heather Farnworth

Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

All postcodesin Deptford

SE146DU

Sterling Gardens

SE84AN

Comet Street

SE85BU

Evelyn Street

SE84BP

Glenville Grove

SE146EP

Clifton Rise

SE83PT

Albury Street

SE146HS

Whitcher Close

SE146FH

Deptford

SE146NG

Ludwick Mews

SE85BZ

Evelyn Street

SE85UT

Dorking Close

SE146BP

Moulding Lane

SE85LZ

Diana Close

SE85NB

Abinger Grove

SE146AQ

Batavia Road

SE83FU

Creative Road

SE146LD

Amersham Vale

SE84AE

Deptford High Street

SE146BT

Moulding Lane

SE85PY

Edward Place

SE146DZ

Sterling Gardens

SE146FQ

New Cross Road

SE84SF

Deptford Church Street

SE85PF

Pilot Close

SE146BY

Arklow Road

SE84PX

Tanners Hill

SE146HT

Liardet Street

SE84ST

Covell Court

SE85QA

Ffinch Street

SE146JX

Desmond Street

SE83PQ

Deptford High Street

SE146FA

Moulding Lane

SE84AJ

Glenville Grove

SE146PF

Hereford Place

SE146JQ

Vansittart Street